A nurse is reinforcing teaching about hand hygiene with a newly licensed news
which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching
a. The importance of washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after patient contact
b. The proper technique for using alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available
c. The importance of wearing gloves when providing patient care to prevent the spread of infection
d. The necessity of regularly cleaning and disinfecting equipment and surfaces in the healthcare setting to maintain a clean environment